I'm confused about this item. Is it an actual HRM worn alone or does it have to accompany another device?
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It is an add-on that works with a wide range of GPS watches. By itself, it does nothing.
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This is just the HRM strap. Also need Garmin watch such as Forerunner or Edge to output the HR information.
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This is NOT a stand alone device. In my case this HRM wirelessly transmits signal to a Garmin Forerunner 305 that tracks heart rate, GPS location and other data for upload to a computer program.
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This CAN be paired with smartphones via bluetooth. Go to the Ant+ website for more details and verify by device.
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This is only a transmitter that sends a HR signal to a Garmin device like a Forerunner 310XT
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The strap I bought came with the watch. I purchased it heartratemonitorsusa.Just so you know the heart rate strap is useless under water. Hope this is helpful!
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Interesting! I am looking at buying the 405 without the strap, as I still have the one from my now stolen 305.The Garmin support website says that some versions of the 405 are compatible with the HR monitor. How can you tell if the one you are buying is compatible? Or is it just a trick to make you buy the more expensive version?
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I use it for my heartrate monitor strap. You place a little gel where the receptors are. This prevents having to get the strap wet. When I would just use water I would have problems with my strap communicating to my watch but this gel is fantastic! Without water, sweat or gel the HRM strap can lose connection with your body. Hope this helps!
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Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
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No. Because this is just the strap that attaches to the HR sending unit on your chest, that the Edge would then pair with to read your HR. The Edge sits on your bike, though I suppose with duct tape you could use the strap and attach it to your body. But you wouldn't get a HR reading.
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Hello Bruce, I had the Nike+ Sportswatch GPS and needed a HRM to go with it. I just checked the Product Description here on Amazon and found the following: "Polar WearLink+ transmitter Nike+ picks up your heart's signals and transfers that data into the Nike+ system. The soft fabric chest strap seamlessly adapts to your body shape, bringing full freedom of movement to your training. With its hook mechanism, transmitter is just as quick to put on as it is to take off.Transfers heart rate information while swimming with products which support 5kHz transmission** FT1, FT2, FT4, FT7, FT40, FT60, FT80, RS100, RS300X, RS400, RCX5, CS100, CS200, CS300" so I guess it does work with the CS300
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Hi Edgar, this watch comes with a sender unit that fits on your chest and sends your Heart rate to your wristwatch, I bought this for my wife and I have the men's version of it which is a little bigger. Both work great!
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The heart rate monitor is optional. You can purchase the wrist unit without the heart rate monitor, or both. If you purchase the wrist unit without, you can buy the chest strap heart rate monitor later.
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This item is just an elastic strap. It is meant to be attached to a HR sensor that you already possess. It holds the sensor in place on your chest. Whether or not the machines in the gym will pick up the HR from you sensor depends on 1) whether the gym machines are equipped to pick up a signal from an HR sensor and 2) whether or not the gym machine, if so equipped, is compatible with the signal that your sensor is emitting. The most commonly supported signal is called ANT+. If the machine and your sensor are compatible, yes is should pick it up. If not, it won't. Best to check with your gym for capabilities of their machines, compatible HR sensors and sync procedure. This item is just an elastic strap. It is meant to be attached to a HR sensor that you already possess. It holds the sensor in place on your chest. Whether or not the machines in the gym will pick up the HR from you sensor depends on 1) whether the gym machines are equipped to pick up a signal from an HR sensor and 2) whether or not the gym machine, if so equipped, is compatible with the signal that your sensor is emitting. The most commonly supported signal is called ANT+. If the machine and your sensor are compatible, yes is should pick it up. If not, it won't. Best to check with your gym... » Read More This item is just an elastic strap. It is meant to be attached to a HR sensor that you already possess. It holds the sensor in place on your chest. Whether or not the machines in the gym will pick up the HR from you sensor depends on 1) whether the gym machines are equipped to pick up a signal from an HR sensor and 2) whether or not the gym machine, if so equipped, is compatible with the signal that your sensor is emitting. The most commonly supported signal is called ANT+. If the machine and your sensor are compatible, yes is should pick it up. If not, it won't. Best to check with your gym for capabilities of their machines, compatible HR sensors and sync procedure. « Show Less
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Hi Poly, I am still getting it up and running but pretty certain that it in itself only measures HR. But why it does that is handy for us who love using our smart phones for strava etc is it will translate all the ANT+ from my garmin tools (Cadence/speed sensor, Power Metre, foot pod) into a bluetooth 4.0 signal for your smart phone to read. Some of these are more or less effective on different Apps, Viii own app will receive and show all this information but for instance Strava won't show reading from the power meter. As i said its still new to me but overall Im happy with it. I looked at DCRainmakers review of the product before buying it and he goes very in depth if you want more info. Cheers
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Nope, you are all set as this item comes with the heart rate strap and the GPS unit.
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There are two versions of the Garmin edge 810 (one confess with a heart rate monitor/strap, the other doesn't). If you buy just the GPS unit, you can always by the heart rate monitor separately afterwards.
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Watch is worn on wrist. That is most of the movement that is "tracked". -- However, it should pick up heart rate based on exercise...whatever you are doing.
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Yes. That is the device under the watch in the photo. I ware mine when I run the Peachtree. Run till I hit my max HR and then walk the HR down and then run it up again. Helps me listen to my body. Great inexpensive device.
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The heart rate monitor is a strap that goes around your chest. They sell units with a strap.
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My watch came with a heart rate monitor (maybe as a bundle package) so I didn't have to pay for that but I do not have the foot pod but I also don't care about the data that the foot pod gives. The heart rate data was important for me to want know. If you are just wanting to track distance data (with the GPS), then you do not need the heart rate monitor either.